Production Coordinator Liz Davalos shares how she views every animation project as a puzzle to be solved, her belief that production management is an art form, and her personal background that led her to become a DreamWorks Shop Steward. Name: Liz Davalos Job Title: Production Coordinator Studio: DreamWorks Animation Contact Info: stewards-dreamworks@tag839.org Tell us a little…

Storyboard Artist Maggie Dybas discusses getting to know the ins and outs of the animation pipeline, how joining the Guild shaped their thoughts on the connection between art and labor, and becoming a Shop Steward to help members understand their collective power.  Name: Maggie Dybas Job Title: Storyboard Artist Studio: Netflix Series Animation Contact Info: stewards-netflix@tag839.org Tell us…

The 2026 IATSE District 2 Convention was held in San Diego on June 26 to 28, 2026. The Animation Guild delegation proposed resolutions to be introduced and voted on by the delegates of the IATSE Locals in Arizona, California, Hawai‘i, and Nevada that make up District 2. Below are summaries of the passed resolutions proposed…

It’s been a busy month for TAG’s committees, with plenty of progress to report. From taking to the streets at the West Hollywood Pride Parade to preparing for the bargaining road ahead in 2027, here is the latest on what your committees worked on in June. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Committee In June, the AI Committee sent…

Production Manager Lauren Gauthier discusses getting into animation without drawing skills, heeding the call to be a Nickelodeon Shop Steward, and instilling in her crew members their personal responsibility for keeping the Guild strong. Name: Lauren Gauthier Job Title: Production Manager Studio: Nickelodeon Contact Info: stewards-nickelodeon@tag839.org Tell us a little about yourself and your career.  I’ve been…